Archive puzzle · October 22, 2026
Everyday inventions by year patented
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About this puzzle
This archive puzzle asks you to put five items in order for "everyday inventions by year patented". The ranking runs oldest patent to newest patent. The values behind the ranking are closer together than most people expect, so the order that feels obvious is usually off by at least one position.
Ranked oldest patent to newest patent · year it was patented
What's in this puzzle
Listed alphabetically, without their values - the answer order stays hidden until you play.
- Can opener
- Microwave oven
- Post-it note
- Safety pin
- Velcro
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